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KV03 GDE

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,770 mi
Last recorded191,770 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 191,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack has a light misting of fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 191,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack has a light misting of fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 186,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

sills corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 186,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top and bottom of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed worn (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside sill panel corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside sill panel corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack slight seepage

Pass 20 Aug 2024 180,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside sill panel corroded

offside sill panel corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Aug 2023 171,632 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 171,632 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 163,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2021 154,643 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 147,287 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet poor

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 141,050 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 141,049 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill/Door Shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 139,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,443 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 131,271 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 125,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 117,272 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 117,270 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 113,328 miles

brake warning light on in dash

offside rear brake wear sensor broken

Fail 25 Oct 2012 113,328 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on in dash

offside rear brake wear sensor broken

Fail 13 Oct 2011 106,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,579 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 94,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,469 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,465 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,743 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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KV03 GDE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV03 GDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KV03 GDE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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